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Quick Honey Garlic Salmon Bites with Sticky Glaze

Golden salmon bites tossed in a sticky honey garlic glaze, ready in 27 minutes. A quick, healthy weeknight dinner that's loved by all.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Quick Meals, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Calories: 558

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil preferably California extra-virgin
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup honey wildflower or your favorite
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons ice-cold water for slurry
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional
  • Sliced green onions or chives for garnish, optional
  • Meyer lemon or lime wedges for serving, optional

Method
 

Prepare Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillet completely dry with paper towels, then slice it into 1-inch cubes.
Season Salmon
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the salmon cubes with the olive oil, a generous pinch of sea salt, and a few turns of black pepper. Gently toss to coat every piece.
Make Sauce Base
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sriracha until the mixture is completely smooth.
Prepare Cornstarch Slurry
  1. In a small dish, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together until the mixture is lump-free and silky. Set aside.
Cook Salmon (Choose Method)
  1. Pick your cooking method: Oven-Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer with space between them. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Air-Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly mist the basket with cooking spray. Place the salmon cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Air-fry for 6 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket once, until golden-brown and cooked through.
Thicken Honey Garlic Sauce
  1. While the salmon cooks, pour the sauce mixture into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir the slurry once more and slowly stream it into the sauce while whisking continuously. Keep whisking for 1 to 2 minutes, until the glaze becomes glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Coat Salmon Bites
  1. Transfer the cooked salmon to a clean bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic glaze over the salmon and gently fold with a spatula until every cube is completely covered in the sticky sauce.
Garnish and Serve Immediately
  1. Pile the coated salmon bites onto a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve right away with Meyer lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy squeeze. This pairs beautifully with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35g

Notes

If your salmon is frozen, thaw it fully in the refrigerator and press it dry before cutting; extra moisture will stop the glaze from sticking.
Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to make this gluten-free or lower in sodium.
For a thinner glaze, omit the cornstarch slurry; the sauce will be more of a drizzle than a sticky coating.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a nonstick skillet over low heat, not the microwave.
To make ahead, prepare the glaze and slurry, store them separately, then cook fresh salmon when you're ready.
Don't overcook the salmon; it should be just opaque and still tender. The sauce will continue to cling as it cools.

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